Venice California Cabrillo Ship Pier M. Rieder Early 1900s German Litho Postcard
$ 5.28
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Venice California Cabrillo Ship Pier M. Rieder Early 1900s German Litho Postcard. The card is captioned “Venice, showing Cabrillo, California” and published by M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal. Publisher: M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal. Type: Early color lithograph. Beautiful early 1900s color lithograph postcard showing the Cabrillo , a full-size ship replica docked at the pier in Venice, California , during the city’s early years as the “Venice of America.” The card is captioned “Venice, showing Cabrillo, California” and published by M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal. No. 8056. Made in Germany , known for his high-quality postcard prints. This richly detailed scene highlights the Venice Pier and Ship Café , an iconic attraction built around 1905–1907 when developer Abbot Kinney transformed a stretch of marshland near Santa Monica into a grand seaside resort modeled after Venice, Italy. The Cabrillo was a three-masted wooden ship structure , not an actual seaworthy vessel, but a unique architectural feature housing a popular restaurant and dance hall. Publisher: M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal. Number: 8056 Printed: Germany Type: Early color lithograph Era: Divided Back (1907–1915) Postcard Text: “Venice, showing Cabrillo, California” Back: Unused Condition: Very good — light corner wear, minor age toning typical for its age. Colors remain strong and vibrant. Historical context: Venice, California, was founded in 1905 by Abbot Kinney as a resort town built around canals, amusements, and elaborate piers. Attractions like the Cabrillo ship and Venice Amusement Pier helped make the city one of Southern California’s premier tourist destinations in the early 20th century. M. Rieder postcards, printed in Germany before World War I, captured these scenes in exquisite chromolithographic detail and are now highly collectible for their artistry and historical value. This card represents the golden age of Venice’s amusement era , when Southern California’s seaside resorts were drawing visitors from around the world with their elaborate architecture and entertainment. A stunning example of early Los Angeles coastal history , ideal for collectors of Venice, Santa Monica, or early 1900s amusement postcards, as well as fans of M. Rieder’s iconic California lithographs.
